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Education

MCPS Elementary Immersion Programs Open for Fall 2026 Enrollment

MCPS elementary immersion programs in Chinese, French, and Spanish are now enrolling kindergartners and grades 1–5 for Fall 2026.

MCPS-MD· Feb 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #278; February 2, 2026”
Feb 2
Education

Whitman Students Walk Out to Protest ICE Cooperation

Walt Whitman High School students in Bethesda staged a walkout demanding MCPS adopt a non-cooperation policy with ICE.

MyMCMedia· Feb 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #278; February 2, 2026”
Feb 2
Other

Elrich Weekly Update: Snow Removal, Long Branch, Data Centers

County Executive Marc Elrich's Jan. 31 video covers snow/ice removal, Long Branch Main Street designation, and data center conversations.

CCM· Feb 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #278; February 2, 2026”
Feb 2
Transportation

MCDOT Teen Video Contest Accepts PSAs Through Feb. 28

High school students can submit 30-second distracted driving/walking PSAs for prizes up to $800 and up to 5 SSL hours.

MCDOT· Feb 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County ‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ Teen Video Contest is Accepting Submis…”
Feb 2
Health & Human Services

Joint Committee Reviews $252K Head Start Nursing Services Appropriation

A joint GO/HHS/EC committee meeting will review a $252,274 supplemental appropriation to fund five contractual nurses in the DHHS Head Start program.

MCCouncil· Feb 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 3 to Commemorate Black History Month, Re…”
Feb 2
Housing & Real Estate

Council Hearing Set on OZAH Fee Schedule Additions

A public hearing and vote on new OZAH fees to implement ZTA 24-01, allowing multi-unit housing on religious and private educational properties, is set for Feb. 3.

MCCouncil· Feb 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 3 to Commemorate Black History Month, Re…”
Feb 2
Public Safety

Council Briefed on Winter Storm Response and Snow Cleanup Status

Council will hear from OEMHS, MCDOT, DGS, and MCPS on the recent winter storm response, cleanup timeline, and lessons learned.

MCCouncil· Feb 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 3 to Commemorate Black History Month, Re…”
Feb 2
Finance

Council to Vote on FY27-32 Capital Budget Spending Affordability Guidelines

Council expected to retain existing spending affordability guidelines for the FY2027-32 Capital Improvements Program, capping G.O. bond issuances at up to $390M by FY32.

MCCouncil· Feb 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 3 to Commemorate Black History Month, Re…”
Feb 2
Public Safety

Bill Introduced to Redirect EMS Reimbursement Funds to Fire Departments

Expedited Bill 6-26 would allow local fire and rescue departments to directly receive EMS insurance reimbursement revenues under specified conditions.

MCCouncil· Feb 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 3 to Commemorate Black History Month, Re…”
Feb 2
Meetings & Hearings

Council Meets Feb. 3 for Black History Month Commemoration

Montgomery County Council opens its Feb. 3 session with proclamations for Transit Equity Day and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Day, followed by a Black History Month commemoration at 11:30 a.m.

MCCouncil· Feb 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 3 to Commemorate Black History Month, Re…”
Feb 2
Meetings & Hearings

Elrich Hosts Data Center Policy Forum Feb. 3 in Rockville

County Executive Marc Elrich convenes a public forum on data center legislation covering economic, environmental, and land-use impacts.

PIO· Feb 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Host Community Forum on Data Center L…”
Feb 2
Local Economy

County Opens $300K FY26 Emerging Business Improvement District Grants

Montgomery County is accepting applications for EBID grants of $100K–$300K to support new business district nonprofits through March 2.

OGM· Feb 2, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 Emerging Business Improvement District (EBID) Grant Program Now Open! - Feb…”
Feb 2
Public Services

OCP Podcast Episode Tackles 2026 Scam Trends

Montgomery County's Office of Consumer Protection released a new podcast episode on AI voice cloning, fake job offers, and other emerging scams.

OCP· Feb 2, 2026· 6 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “New Office of Consumer Protection Podcast Episode Looks at Scam Prevention in 20…”
Feb 2
Transportation

MCDOT Hosts Meeting on North Bethesda Bike Lanes

MCDOT holds Feb. 10 community meeting on proposed separated bike lanes along Executive Blvd. and Grand Park Ave. in North Bethesda.

MCDOT· Feb 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “In-Person Community Meeting on the Proposed Executive Boulevard - Grand Park Ave…”
Feb 2
Local Economy

County Seeks Bids for COB Auditorium AV Upgrade

Montgomery County seeks local small businesses to install video recording, streaming, and broadcasting systems in the Council Office Building Auditorium.

Office of Procurement· Feb 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Council Office Building Auditorium”
Feb 2
Public Services

DPS Hosts Annual Stakeholders Forum March 3 in Wheaton

Montgomery County DPS holds its annual Stakeholders Forum on March 3 at the M-NCPPC building in Wheaton, covering permitting and development updates.

DPS· Feb 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County DPS to Share Key Permitting Updates at Stakeholders Forum on M…”
Feb 2
Health & Human Services

Rockville, Silver Spring FICs Open Feb. 2; Gaithersburg Closed

Rockville and Silver Spring Family Involvement Centers open at 10 AM Monday, Feb. 2; Gaithersburg FIC remains closed that day.

MCFIC· Feb 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Rockville & Silver Spring OPEN/ ABIERTO”
Feb 2
Transportation

Ride On Flex Zone 918 Launches Sandy Spring–White Oak Service

MCDOT launches zero-fare, on-demand transit Zone 918 serving Sandy Spring, Ednor, Norwood, and Cloverly to White Oak Transit Center starting Feb. 2.

MCDOT· Feb 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “COMING SOON: New Ride On Flex Zone 918 - Sandy Spring to White Oak”
Feb 1
Meetings & Hearings

Jawando Hosts Virtual Town Hall on Winter Storm Fern Response

Councilmember Jawando holds a Zoom town hall Feb. 2 at 7 PM to gather resident feedback on snow removal and road safety after Winter Storm Fern.

Jawando· Feb 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Virtual Town Hall: Winter Storm Response”
Feb 1
Health & Human Services

Call-n-Ride Program Offers Taxi Subsidies for Qualifying Residents

Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program continues to subsidize on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents; contact 301-948-5409 for details.

MCDOT· Feb 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate Changed in Montgomery County on February 1, 2026”
Feb 1
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